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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

11 Schools Ranked
$7,306 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,827 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in North Carolina to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
383 Total Awards
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found East Carolina University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 383 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,297. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full East Carolina University Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
191 Total Awards
$7,238 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,787 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 191 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNCW is $7,238. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,303. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,787 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of North Carolina at Wilmington Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
165 Total Awards
$7,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,912 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 165 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,188 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Charlotte. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,622. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of $24,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
400 Total Awards
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,113 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Appalachian State University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 400 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Appalachian State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,017. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,113 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
184 Total Awards
$4,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,228 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Carolina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. WCU is a public institution located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend WCU full time pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,367. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,228 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
31 Total Awards
$6,644 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,797 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Carolina Central University is $6,644. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,351. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from North Carolina Central University accumulate an average of $34,797 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
48 Total Awards
$6,733 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,266 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $6,733 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NC A&T. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,243. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NC A&T accumulate an average of $30,266 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
40 Total Awards
$6,247 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,735 Avg Student Debt

Winston - Salem State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. WSSU is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $6,247 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,903. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WSSU accumulate an average of $28,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
195 Total Awards
$7,468 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,759 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Greensboro is $7,468. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,627. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,759 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
40 Total Awards
$5,379 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,780 Avg Student Debt

Fayetteville State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Fayetteville State University full time pay an average of $5,379 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,987. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Fayetteville State University accumulate an average of $28,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
4 Total Awards
$14,400 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,261 Avg Student Debt

Piedmont International University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Piedmont International University is $14,400. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Piedmont International University accumulate an average of $31,261 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Piedmont International University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Piedmont International University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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